Babe Ruth Faces Uncertain Baseball Future
New York May 17 Babe Ruth 41 denied reports he will quit playing after the Braves’ West swing. He said a cold hampers him and may lead to voluntary retirement if not shaken off, while noting eyes watering and reduced hitting. Officials weigh his Western trip impact on his season outlook.
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Babe Ruth Considered For Braves Manager Roles
Pughs remarks Ruth could finish season with the Braves if he regains form at bat. Rumors swirl that Ruth may quit or shift roles. two and a half months earlier he joined the Braves as player vice president and assistant to Manager McKechie. Speculation ties Ruth to possible mid season move to field manager with McKech Nie elevated to general manager.
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Night Loop Baseball League Announces Two Week Schedule
City Twilight baseball league managers met in Sentinel offices with President John Cunningham presiding. Demos Koch announced dates and matchups from May 20 to May 29, detailing Beaumont en ages Webster Raw's Colts Carr China Maple avenue Wickwire. A May 24 meeting will review progress and approve necessary changes at 7:30 pm.
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Daily Cross Word Puzzle Puzzle Clue Fragments
Crossword item shows clues like to cut erase and a garbled line including a seven section. Readable parts hint at a standard daily puzzle element but the fragmentary OCR lacks full clues or grid context. No clear person place organization or date is identifiable from the readable text.
Old Tom Zachary Shines for Dodgers in Overtime Win
Dodgers beat the Reds 2 0 in 13 innings as veteran pitcher Zachary, nicknamed Old Tom, yielded no runs in 31 innings across his last three appearances. Hoyt pitched well for the Pirates, while Vaughan's error sealed Brooklyn's victory and kept them one game behind the Giants. In the AL, Yankees shut out the Indians 10 0, and the Tigers beat the Senators 7 2 to move into a fifth place tie with Washington.
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State track meet opens with 41 high schools in Morgantown
The 18th annual West Virginia inter-scholastic meet began as top cinder path performers from 41 high schools gathered in Morgantown to warm up for the morning events led by a Charleston group.
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U S Favorites Over Mexican Tennis Team
In Mexico City on May 17, the United States is favored to sweep the opening singles in the Davis Cup North American zone final. Bitsy Grant Jr. faces Esterban Reyes and J Donald Budges faces Daniel Hernandez as Mexico, ranked third and seventh nationally, challenges the top heavy American favorites amid expected tougher play than the two man team.
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Bitsy) Grant, Jr
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Sox No Alarm To Cleveland Nebulous pennant chatter from May 17.
Walter Johnson envisions the American League race as volatile through two thirds of the season then a pennant push in the final stretch. He notes Cleveland in second, Chicago White Sox leading early, while Detroit and New York clubs loom as threats. Johnson admires Jimmy Dykes and questions Radcliff and Washington, but praises Jack Hayes and co.
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Ray Radcliff
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Grafton High Loses Eight to Seven in Extra Inning Baseball
Flemington takes an 8 to 7 win over Grafton High in eight innings at Athletic Field. Howell fans ten, Luzadder ten for Grafton as both teams slug eight extra-base hits. Goodnow doubles twice and a three-base hit highlight Grafton’s late rally, but Flemington’s early lead proves decisive.
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Brews Trials at Oakmont Open Tournament Test
Undated local note reports Oakmont event trials with teams seeking form. Brews and other squads utilize practice rounds and early matchups to gauge players, set lineups, and prepare for forthcoming competition amid light crowds and period excitement.
Akron Yankees Stay At Top
Akron Yankees sweep a three game series over Portsmouth 10 to 1 to remain atop the Mid Atlantic League as Dayton Ducks chase two games back after winning 10 to 5 at Beckley. Huntington avoids loss in 10 innings 6 to 5 over Johnstown. Charleston and Zanesville rain out.
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Couple Held Over Bank Fraud Case From Page One
Brabban testified about signatures on the checks as officers, including Okey Beboard, questioned the couple about linked bank accounts and alleged unauthorized withdrawals. The proceedings continued with details from the bank records and witness statements.
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Brabban tied to Bribery and Racketeers in Code Case
Investigator Jackson Savage testified Brabban, while not recalling signing checks, remembered someone pushing them with the demand to sign. Morgan alleged 1932 profits from monopolies and excessive rates, with a push to reform through a cooperative monopoly-busting terminal, daily price reports, sanitation scrutiny, and AF of L prosecutions of racketeers.
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County Moves To Advance Upper Monongahela Valley Plan
Graf ton and Taylor county leaders attended a meeting focused on the Upper Monongahela Valley Planning association. Officials voiced confidence in the project and urged immediate full participation to secure prosperity for the county and its business, industrial, scholastic, and civic sectors.
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Slayer Taken at Garden Tea Shop
On the night of April 31 1931 at the Garden Tea Shop on Columbia Road a hold up yielded $101. Jordan and an unnamed accomplice fled when a gun fired wounding teashop owner Elizabeth Jaynes who died two days later on Easter Sunday. Jordan, once in Moundsville inmate, confessed after capture and was extradited to Washington.
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NRA CODE Contested Payments Cited by Morgan
Payments cited by Morgan include trucking and cooperative monopolies yielding 1,095,000 dollars a year. The note continues from page one detailing these financial figures and potential impacts on enforcement and industry.
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Life Guard and Summer Training Plans Listed
The chapter will sponsor a summer swimming campaign at Thornton and Cozy Rest Inn offering beginning and advanced swimming and lifeguard courses at no charge. Frank C. Collins will direct the program with plans to finalize details soon. Raymond V. Barcus received authority to teach first aid classes and will organize them this summer. Major John Campbell, Salvation Army East Main street, heads relief and hygiene efforts, outlining summer work with emphasis on home hygiene. Mrs. J.B. 8 presented a detailed report on the evening’s business.
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